The report, by Wallace Matthews, cited a source with knowledge of the situation who said there’s “no chance” the Yankees will be in on Bourn.

Don't expect to see Michael Bourn in pinstripes. (AP Photo)

Bourn’s asking price is a big reason for the Yankees’ lack of interest, according to Matthews. Agent Scott Boras is seeking an expensive multiyear contract, and the Yankees are suddenly budget-conscious as they try to get under baseball’s luxury tax threshold.

Another stumbling block, Matthews noted, is that the Yankees’ outfield is full for now with Brett Gardner, Curtis Granderson and Ichiro Suzuki under contract. Further, Bourn is a lefthanded hitter like the current starters, and the Yankees are focused on adding a righthanded hitter. That could be free agent Scott Hairston, who reportedly would prefer to re-sign with the New York Mets.

Bourn, who will turned 30 on Dec. 27, batted .274/.348/.391 as the Atlanta Braves’ leadoff hitter last season. He stole 42 bases in 55 attempts; the 13 caught stealings were the most in the major leagues.

The main suitors for Bourn, according to reports, appear to be the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers.